RismadarVoice Reporters
January 20, 2026
National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has debunked an online report claiming that his mother died on Monday, describing the publication as false and misleading.
Ribadu clarified the situation in a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, following an outpouring of calls and messages from sympathizers.
The clarification came after reports circulated online announcing the purported death of “Mamma Ribadu” at the age of 86, describing her as a respected matriarch and mother of the NSA and the Emir of Fufore, Sani Ribadu.
“I have been inundated with calls and messages from friends and associates following an inaccurate online publication claiming that my mother passed away on Monday, 19 January 2026,” Ribadu said.
While appreciating those who reached out to commiserate with him, the NSA stressed that the report was incorrect, noting that his mother passed away 28 years ago.
“The publication is false and misleading. My mother of blessed memory passed away 28 years ago, therefore could not have died on Monday,” he stated.
Ribadu explained that the individual who died on Monday was Hajja Mamma Sulaiman Ribadu, the wife of his late uncle.
“The person who passed on Monday is Hajja Mamma Sulaiman Ribadu, the wife of my late uncle. May Allah SWT forgive her shortcomings, bless her soul, and grant her Aljannat Firdaus,” he said.
The NSA expressed gratitude to those who stood by his family during the loss and prayed that Allah rewards them for their kindness and support.
